Author Question: Joe is a 15-year-old active male. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing ... (Read 40 times)

Beheh · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Joe is a 15-year-old active male. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly. To assess his growth, Joe's parents should:
a. compare Joe's height and weight to his best friends'.
b. compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals.
c. compare Joe's height and weight to adult weight standards.
d. compare Joe's height to teen weight standards.
e. check Joe's BMI.

Question 2

A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:
a. is less likely to become overweight.
b. will easily make up the nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner.
c. is likely to perform poorly on the tests he takes in the morning.
d. will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class.
e. is likely to outperform his classmates in tasks requiring concentration.